Arthashastra 3.13.19: Dharmasthiya, Adhyaya 13, Sutra 19
आर्यप्राणो ध्वजाहृतः कर्मकालानुरूपेण मूल्यार्धेन वा विमुच्येत ॥ कZ_०३.१३.१९ ॥
āryaprāṇo dhvajāhṛtaḥ karmakālānurūpeṇa mūlyārdhena vā vimucyeta
जो आदमी युद्ध में पकड़ा गया है, उसको आज़ाद करना है। या तो वो जितना काम किया है उसके हिसाब से छूटेगा, या आधा पैसा देके भी छूट सकता है।
FAQs
Even when seized under coercive conditions, an ārya person is given structured, favorable release terms—limiting indefinite bondage.
To accelerate reintegration and reduce administrative burden while still compensating the holder/authority.
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